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3.00 Credits
The focus of this intermediate level clinical course is on application of knowledge and expansion of the nursing process. Emphasis will be on human development and communication with adults and the elderly. Opportunities for clinical experiences may include; mental health facilities, acute/extended care environments, and selected community settings. Students will be expected to draw upon knowledge and skills acquired in previous courses to successfully complete this course. (Average 9 clinical hours per week.) Concurrent courses: NUR 211 or 212, 202; Prerequisites: NUR 110, 100/170
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4.00 Credits
The focus of this proficient level clinical nursing course is on comprehensive nursing care for selected clients with multi-system alterations in human functioning in a variety of settings. Clinical opportunities to use selected management skills are provided. This course builds upon knowledge and skills acquired in all previous courses. Students will be expected to draw upon previously acquired knowledge and skills to successfully complete this course. (Average 12 clinical hours per week.) Concurrent courses: NUR 213, 253. Prerequisites: all intermediate level nursing courses and all required sciences.
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1.00 Credits
This elective clinical course places intermediate students in a clinical setting under the direction of a Registered Nurse preceptor. Students will apply the nursing process to multiple clients with predictable outcomes. Sites and supervisions are individual arranged.
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3.00 Credits
The focus of this baccalaureate level nursing course is on history-taking, assessment of health and developmental factors (e.g. psychosocial, cultural, intellectual, spiritual/moral, transition, environment) and how each factor affects the individual at various ages. This course will also examine factors related to the nurse's own professional development. The student will develop skills in physical assessment. Prerequisites: satisfactory completion of one 200-level nursing courses or permission of program director.
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4.00 Credits
The focus of this baccalaureate-level nursing course is to provide an overview of nursing theories, prepare the RN to become a consumer of research, and apply nursing research at the baccalaureate level. There is an introduction to steps in the research process. The basic components of qualitative and quantitative research designs are examined. Theories of nursing are introduced as a basis for professional nursing practice. The purpose of nursing research is examined in relationship to theory development in nursing. This course fosters the practical application of the research, incorporating knowledge of statistics from a previous course. Ethical considerations in nursing research and the role of nursing research in health care are discussed. The critique process is introduced and used for the evaluation of nursing research from the consumer’s perspective. Prerequisite: RN licensure (current). Prerequisite or concurrent: MTH 242 or equivalent, BIO 366, NUR 372.
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3.00 Credits
This upper-division course builds on creative learning in nursing, humanities, and natural and applied sciences. The content of the course focuses on health promotion, health maintenance, and prevention of illness and injury for individuals, families, other groups, and communities. Additionally, concepts related to public health organization, epidemiology, and vital statistics are integrated throughout the course. Prerequisite: RN licensure (current). Concurrent: NUR 472. Prerequisite or concurrent: MTH 242 or equivalent, BIO 366, NUR 438, NUR 372.
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3.00 Credits
This baccalaureate nursing course provides the student with an opportunity to apply select leadership and management principles to nursing. Students examine select social, political, legal, ethical, and communication factors that influence nursing and the health care system. Prerequisite: RN licensure (current). Concurrent: NUR 463. Prerequisite or concurrent: BIO 366, NUR 372.
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3.00 Credits
This upper-division nursing course examines the baccalaureate-prepared nurse role related to various health care roles, including licensed practical, associate-prepared, baccalaureate-prepared, and masters and doctorally-prepared nurses; and other health care professional roles. Students are also introduced to functions characteristic of the baccalaureate role, and are encouraged to discuss applications to the current health care arena. The course is intended to prepare students for a leadership role as well as for graduate school; consequently, a major paper is required, a presentation related to the paper is expected, and a literature search related to a topic in nursing serves as the foundation for both. Prerequisites: current RN license.
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2.00 Credits
This baccalaureate-nursing practicum clinical course provides the student with an opportunity to apply objectives from NUR453. The RN student is assigned to a preceptor (nurse role model) who provides experiences to assist the student in processing information. The student independently arranges experiences with the preceptor. The faculty facilitates the learning experience. (On average 6 practicum hours per week.) Concurrent with: NUR 453. Prerequisite: RN licensure (current), MTH 242, NUR 438. Prerequisite or concurrent: BIO 366, NUR 372.
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3.00 Credits
The practicum component of population-based community Health Nursing provides the R.N. student the opportunity to function with individuals, families, and other groups and communities to develop competency in recognizing and working with actual and potential health problems evolving from basic human needs. Concurrent with: NUR 452. Prerequisite: RN licensure (current). Prerequisite or concurrent: MTH 242, NUR 438, BIO 366, NUR 438/372.
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